Section 419A of the Criminal Code Act in Nigeria. Obtaining credit by false pretences or other fraud

(1) Any person who by any false pretence or by means of any other fraud obtains credit for himself or any other person‐

[1966 No. 84.]

(a) in incurring any debt or liability; or

(b) by means of an entry in a debtor and creditor account between the person giving and the person receiving credit,

is guilty of a felony and is liable to imprisonment for three years.

(2) The offender cannot be arrested without warrant unless found committing the offence.

Section 419A of the Criminal Code Act in Nigeria

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